Nurse Associate

This role is offered on a part time basis of 25 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.
Nurse Associate Position Orthopaedic and Fracture Clinics., The Role will be based in the Orthopaedic Fracture Clinic at GWH, providing services to both adults and paediatric patients.
The role will include working in Clinics including, Fracture-Clinic, Cas Card Clinics, Follow-up Clinics. Wound Care for fractures and elective wounds, Podiatry Clinics including diabetic foot issues. Assisting in the plaster room with the Orthopaedic Practitioners.
To provide education and act as an advocate for patients in the outpatient setting. Assist Register Nurses and Medical staff within the clinic setting.
There will be an opportunity to develop casting and splinting skills within the department.

Working for our organisation
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives., 1. To undertake the core competencies as outlined in the Nurse Associate Framework applicable to service speciality.
2. To accurately document patient observations, results, decisions and actions, communicating these effectively to appropriate members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Work within clearly defined accountability frameworks and boundaries of limitation to provide the best possible care in collaboration with colleagues, patients, their families and carers.
4. Communicate sensitive, condition related information to patients and their families, providing reassurance and empathy to patients and their families under the guidance of a registered professional.
5. To work independently in order to deliver care and services within the strategic objectives and principles of the organisation. Recognise the need to promote safe practice; value the beliefs and aims of patients and carers; work in partnership, offering meaningful choice and value social inclusion.
6. Work within the departmental skills matrix for Band 4.
7. Escalate referrals for complex patient management needs to the registered practitioner.
8. Contribute to the development of a culture that is committed to the continuous improvement of quality care and patient experience.
9. Contribute ideas and support with the implementation of change, ensuring compassion for service users is maintained.
10. To demonstrate clinical competence developed through continual professional development and reflective practice, maintaining a skills portfolio relevant to the service.
Please see attached job description for further details.
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Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications, subject to eligibility of the role for a skilled worker visa and salary requirements. Not all roles in the Trust are eligible for sponsorship.
Eligibility for this role requires:
+ Current right to work in the UK, subject to verification.
+ Qualification of the eligibility sponsorship criteria
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Current employees should be aware that this position is advertised as a Great Western Hospitals position and appointment ends any TUPE protection.
Candidates are responsible for covering the cost of their own DBS check if required: £18 for a Standard DBS check, recoverable from the first pay, or £38 for an Enhanced DBS check, divided and recoverable over the initial two pay periods. Payment for DBS checks for bank posts must be settled prior to commencement. Apprentices are exempt from DBS payment.
We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements. Upon joining the Trust, you have the right to request flexible working, with an unlimited number of requests allowed.
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We are recruiting for a motivated, enthusiastic and patient care driven Nurse Associate to work within our Orthopaedic and fracture clinic at The Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
Ideal candidates will have the relevant skills that are required for Orthopaedic and trauma care and be committed to on-going development.
The role is suitable for a Qualified Nurse Associate who has completed their Nurse Associate Foundation Degree awarded by the NMC.

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a unique organisation, serving as the sole integrated provider in the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire system. Our scope extends beyond boundaries as we oversee adult community services in Swindon and provide acute care from the Great Western Hospital.
Our 5,500 staff have 1.2m patient contacts a year, with 13,000 operations carried out in our Theatres, around 4,000 babies born, and our emergency attendances are now well over 100,000 per year. Those numbers only tell part of our story about what an exciting time it is to join Great Western Hospitals.
We are cultivating a culture that fosters our ambitions, prioritising equality, diversion, inclusion, wellbeing, and leadership. We aim to create an environment where every member of our team can truly thrive.
The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer; all applicants who have a disability can opt to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme, which means that, providing they meet the minimum essential criteria for the post, they will be offered an interview. We are also proudly accredited as a Veteran Aware organisation and have signed The Armed Forces Covenant.
If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close adverts prior to the published closing date. Therefore, we advise you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.